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BT54 ABO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ABO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,371 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,161 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine management light on

steering lock requires attention soon

Fail 21 Jan 2015 121,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 114,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded on inside

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of any leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded on inside

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no signs of any leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,790 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight plai in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight plai in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Fail 7 Jan 2009 65,646 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,442 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in o/s/r tyre tread. not exposing cords.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in o/s/r tyre tread. not exposing cords.

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BT54 ABO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 ABO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT54 ABO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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